“Viewing Donald Trump in light of the fascists of the first half of the 20th century — who used economic stresses to scapegoat others, created cults of personality, intimidated opponents, incited violence, glorified their nations and disregarded international law, and connected directly with the masses — helps explain what Trump is doing and how he is succeeding. It also suggests why Trump presents such a profound danger to the future of America and the world.” — from a 3.9 Altnet piece by former Secretary of Labor, U.C. Berkeley economist and Inequality For All star Robert Reich, titled “Donald Trump, 21st-Century American Fascist.”
